Hollie McLean. Current Penrith Councillor Hollie McLean has been confirmed as the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for the seat of Lindsay in the 2025 Federal Election.  “With over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing and change management industries, Hollie McLean has a proven track record of leadership and delivering tangible outcomes that positively impact […]

Werrington Downs residents can enjoy new and improved recreation facilities at Jim Anderson Park, with the final stage of the playspace upgrade complete.    Penrith City Council has installed a range of new outdoor fitness equipment and replaced the half court with a new court featuring a basketball hoop, netball hoop, and line markings for […]

Wayne Willmington reports “The Forum On Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA) links the community and stakeholders with the Australian Government and the Western Sydney Airport Co Limited (WSA Co). “Our first meeting was held on Friday 26 May 2017 and I have since attended all meetings. “Now, with the Airport construction coming to an end, the […]

ARE you looking for a way to give back to your community, meet like-minded people, and make a real impact? The Penrith Community Kitchen is in urgent need of volunteers to help us continue providing meals for those in need. Our kitchen is a place of warmth, friendship, and service, where volunteers come together to […]

Local mum, Rose Marie, gets her RSV vaccination at the antenatal clinic by midwife Cassandra. Pregnant women in Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District can now receive a free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine at their 28 week antenatal visit to help protect their newborn. RSV can cause serious illness in newborns, often leading to […]

Penrith City Council is hosting a special event to celebrate the completion of Regatta Park on Saturday 8 March 2025.   From 10am until 3pm, the park will be buzzing with free family-friendly activities including kite-making and art workshops, face painting, garden games, bike repair workshops, live entertainment, roving performers, prize giveaways and more. Food […]

Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital Emergency Department nurses, Sarah, Sara, Barbara, and Danielle. Integral team members in the Time is Brain achievement. THE Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital team has been recognised for their exceptional stroke care, winning the ‘Time is Brain’ Award from the NSW Telestroke Service. The award highlights the team’s […]

Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering services that harness local produce for domestic and international airlines and their passengers. dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) Cargo […]

A safer, more connected and enjoyable Great River Walk experience awaits you with the new pedestrian pathway on Nepean Avenue complete and ready to use. The new pedestrian pathway is perfect for scooting, walking or running,️ while the new traffic calming paver bands on the road create a safer, calmer environment for cyclists‍.  New trees […]

Legend of the Nepean David Trist OAM and his wife Betty celebrated their 75th Wedding Anniversary with their extended family on 28th January, 2025. David and Betty were married in St John’s Church of England church in Mt Druitt in 1950, with the wedding reception at Betty’s family home in Melbourne Street, St Marys, before […]